NEWS

On Tuesday, December 1st, 2015, BP Oddo joined with the North Shore Business Association to host a Christmas Tree Lighting outside Borough Hall. In spite of bad weather, the event was filled with music and holiday cheer.Children and their families were treated to performances from the Curtis High School Wind Pipe Orchestra, the St. George Theatre Choir, the Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company, The Theatre Brats, and Al Lambert. Families were treated to hot chocolate, courtesy of The Gavel Grill. Santa Claus joined BP Oddo to light the tree and give out books to the children who attended.“The holidays are a time for all of us to come together and enjoy the spirit of the season,” said Borough President Oddo. “We are happy to welcome everyone to Borough Hall to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season this year.”Borough Hall will host a Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30pm at Borough Hall Plaza. The event, which is sponsored by the Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island, is open to the public.